Passport Services

Passport Services

The Gail Borden Public Library District has joined with the U.S. Department of State to provide passport services. The Main Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility, accepting DS-11 applications at the Information Desk.

Please make sure you allow enough time for the U.S. Department of State to process your passport application before you are scheduled to travel. If you would like to know how long it will take to receive your passport, you can review detailed information by visiting the U.S. Department of State's website.

Locations & Hours for Passport Services

Applications are accepted every day up to an hour before the library closes. We take applications first come first served, and implement a wait list when there are a large number of people requesting passports. Please note, each application may take 20-30 minutes or more to process.

Passport Application Requirements To apply for a passport, you will need to provide the following:

1. Completed Passport Application Form DS-11 Applications may be filled out online at www.travel.state.gov and then printed single-sided. The Library also provides paper applications.

2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship (one of the following)

Original birth certificate or certified copy issued by the city, county, or state, listing both parent's names

Previous U.S. Passport

Certificate of Naturalization

Certificate of Citizenship

Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth

3. Proof of Identity (original of one of the following)

Valid driver's license (or State ID)

Certificate of Naturalization

Prior U.S. Passport

Government employee ID

Official Military ID card

4. Current Passport Photo A color photo of yourself (2 inches by 2 inches) taken within the last 6 months is also required. The Library does not provide photo services, however there are several places near the Library that provide the service, such as CVS and Walgreens.

5. Processing Fees For detailed fee information, visit the U.S. Department of State's website. The Library does not accept credit or debit cards. All payments made to the U.S. Department of State must be made by check or money order. A separate check is needed for each application. The execution fee to the Library (Acceptance Agency) must be made by an additional check or money order. For specific fee information, please contact the Library.

Passport Application for Minors

To apply for a passport for a minor under the age of 16, the child and both parents must be present. If one parent is unable to attend, a notarized DS-3053 Statement of Consent form must be submitted along with a copy of the front and back of the non-applying parent's ID. A minor age 16 or 17 must have proof of parental consent.

If you were under 16 when your passport was issued, you cannot renew. If your passport is expired and was issued more than 15 years ago, you cannot renew. If your name has changed, you cannot renew. For all these circumstances, please follow the above instructions for a DS-11 passport application.